Monthly Archives: February 2009

Having some knowledge and the skills to remove and repair ceramic bathroom tiles will help greatly when there\’s a tile that\’s cracked or stained and you would like to just replace it without having to call in the pros. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Laying ceramic tile is not rocket science, but it can be difficult and costly if you don\’t know how to do it properly. Once you are aware of the common mistakes involved with ceramic tile installation, it is easy to … Continue reading →

Half the time your bathroom is small and has limited space for the barrage of items you have. You can only just install that many cabinets and space savers. But before you go running to get more cabinets there are … Continue reading →

The cost of remodeling can vary by the thousands of dollars and you can expect to pay between $8,000 and $15,000 to upgrade the fixtures in a full bath with top-of-the-line products.  Collect multiple bids from contractors. But always remember … Continue reading →

When you undertake the task of installing ceramic tile walls in your shower or bathroom, it is important to ensure that your walls are prepped before you start putting up the tiles. Some people use vapour or moisture resistant gypsum … Continue reading →

Situation : You’re trying to install a new showerhead. With good intentions, enthusiasm and lots of confidence, you undertake this task. As you unscrew the old showerhead, it slips from your hand and falls, hitting the ceramic soap dish on … Continue reading →

  Bathroom design accessories are often the most overlooked items when people are making the finishing touches to their bathroom design. The finishing touches are the ones that will pull the design together to create a more welcoming sight for … Continue reading →

Using a bidet helps to maintain a high level of personal hygiene after using the toilet. Toilet paper can be an irritant and cause trauma especially for people who suffer from haemorrhoids, and is advised by health practitioners and doctors. … Continue reading →

When you decide to buy a sauna kit, remember to consult an electrician. The place chosen for the unit must be accessible for service. Sauna units require a dedicated electric supply line, usually a 220-volt line rather than standard 110 … Continue reading →

With the many options available for use at home, people are taking to installing steam rooms in the home. The simplest and quickest way to add one is to install a complete kit. If you are a do-it-yourselfer with a … Continue reading →

  A bathroom with hot water of a shower or whirlpool, or the heat from a steam or sauna unit will definitely have condensation, which is a continual problem wherever there are wide variances in temperatures present. Vapourized water will … Continue reading →

  Vanities are cabinets which hold built-in lavatories (sinks) and faucets and are typically located in bathrooms. They are sometimes called vanitory cabinets in England and other countries. The vanity is a smaller, more specialized version of the kitchen cabinet, and … Continue reading →

The first and most important features a medicine cabinet is the lock, so as to keep medication, or even cleaning products away from young children. The medicine cabinet should blend in with other bathroom furniture shades to complete the right … Continue reading →

Bathrooms serve an array of functions, from giving you a space to relax after a long day, change clothes, apply make up etc., it is an integral part of the home and should not be overlooked when you are considering … Continue reading →